Naturex is committed to a validation system for its raw material supply chain

07/09/2015

In connection with the PATHFINDER program, Naturex is committed to a responsible purchasing process.

We conduct a review of our suppliers and their raw materials and ask them to commit to our strict compliance guidelines:

- The preservation of endangered species
- Respect for human rights
- The absence of forced labor and child labor
- The non-use of prohibited chemical products
- Transparency in trade relations
- Traceability and identification of the origin of the material- Rules relating to health, safety and environment

These commitments are based on legislation and internationally recognized reference lists.

In this context, Naturex is committed to obtaining compliancy for at least 15 new materials in 2015.

The latest materials having received the "PATHFINDER Compliant" status are:

About Naturex:Naturex is the global leader in specialty plant-based natural ingredients. Through its dedicated business units, the Group addresses the specific needs of 3 strategic markets: Food & Beverage, Nutrition & Health, and Personal Care. The company offers its customers a full array of high quality ingredients, responsibly sourced from nature for food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic applications.Naturex’s head office is in Avignon, France. The company employs more than 1,700 people and benefits from 8 sourcing offices around the world and high-performance manufacturing operations across 15 sites in Europe, Morocco, the United States, Brazil, Australia, India, and Chile. It also has a global commercial presence through a dedicated network of 25 sales offices.